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Why We Can’t Wait provides a comprehensive account of the 1963 Birmingham campaign, illustrating how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leadership and philosophy of nonviolent direct action propelled the Civil Rights movement into the national consciousness. The book examines the broader history of the struggle for African American civil rights and outlines the challenges that future generations face in achieving full equality.
First publish date: July 1, 1964
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Martin Luther King Jr.
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